Serenity

I've been thinking of the Wyoming mountains lately. The title pretty much sums up the experience of this little plein air. This was painted in Teton National Park. After an in-studio, four day workshop and battling a painful back issue, I got out painting with two friends on our last day in Jackson. We spent the entire day painting. It was serenity.

Serenity
6x8 oil on canvas panel
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Storm Comin'

This is one my first experiences at plein air. I attended a week long workshop at the 7D ranch in the mountains of Cody, Wyoming. What a fantastic experience that was. The weather changes quickly up there and this storm went away as quickly as it showed up, but we were spared. I love the simple lines and composition of this one. As simple as this painting is, it really takes on a life of it's own in different light. At times looking very 3 dimensional.

Storm Comin'
8x10 Oil on Panel



copyright 2007 Deb Kirkeeide

One Tree, two versions

This magnificent tree lives in my backyard or maybe I should say I live in it's yard since it has been here way longer than I have.
I love it and am fascinated by it's form and character. It has great presence. I've always thought to do a series of paintings capturing it's many guises throughout the year. These were done plein air on the same day the first being painted late morning and the other in the evening. Both are 6x8 oil on Raymar panels

copyright 2007 Deb Kirkeeide

Misty Morning

This is from a landscape project on the Wet Canvas site. The original scene has a road leading back into the trees mine became a stream. I love the mood and atmosphere in this one. To me it seems mystical and peaceful.

Misty Morning
6x8 oil on archival panel

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copyright 2007 Deb Kirkeeide

Bathed in Blue

This is of the Tetons towards the end of the day after the sun dropped behind the mountains. These mountains are amazing. So massive and rugged and always seemed to be bathed in blue. They never seemed real to me, but more like a painted backdrop behind the rest of the landscape.

Bathed in Blue
10 x 12, oil, Raymar Canvas Panel
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copyright 2007 Deb Kirkeeide

Minnehaha Creek

I love this one. It just feels so tranquil to me. The creek is near my house. Something compelled me to go for a walk and take my camera even though it was hot, overcast and air so thick you could swim in it. This was a view from the little bridge over the creek. What really drew me in was the reflections on the surface and the patterns of plants and sand beneath water. At any rate I came home and painted it and it just came together.

Minnehaha Creek
10 x 12 Oil on Raymar panel

Inquiries? Please feel to contact me kirkeeide@mac.com
Copyright 2007 Deb Kirkeeide

Last Light

I am on a landscape kick for the moment. This was from my trip out West last year. Heading back to the cabin late in the day. The sky was magnificent. I like the looseness and the sense of drama in this one. I decided to try a different style of brush than the type I usually use and I love the spring and tension in these brushes. I can't help but think of Carol Marine's comment a while back about her magic brush - they do feel magical.

Last Light
6x8 oil on Raymar panel SOLD
Inquiries? Please write kirkeeide@mac.com
copyright 2007 Deb Kirkeeide